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HWA Chicagoland Chapter

@hwachicagochapter.bsky.social
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The Chicago area chapter of the Horror Writers Association. Follow for news, events, #horror #writing info in the #WritingCommunity space, and more! (Run by @cjsubko.bsky.social. Opinions are signed -C.J. and are mine)

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HWA Chicagoland Chapter @hwachicagochapter.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Join several of the HWA Chicagoland members tomorrow for a great panel!
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HWA Chicagoland Chapter @hwachicagochapter.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Check out this awesome event in Iowa City in September! Reposts welcome. #horror #booksky #indie
A yellow and grungy black poster with the big letters ONE OF US and the following info in black text: 



WHAT: One of Us — A showcase of horror writers, independent publishers, artists, and readers
WHEN: Saturday, September 5, 2026, 12:00-4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Public Space One, Iowa City, Iowa
ADMISSION: Free and open to the public.

Guests of Honor
Daniel Kraus
Joe Koch
Gabbie Hanks
Little Village (sponsor) 
Green Dragon Bookshop (sponsor)
Pretty Good Co (sponsor) 

Anxious Dog Press
Patrick Barb
Michael Bettendorf
Jesse Coughlin
Creative Rot
Dickinson Publishing Group
Dane Erbach
Harriet Everett
Hayseed Press LLC
Jessie Rose
Toothy Froots
Jacob Yeates
Filthyloot Press
Ghoulish Books 
Cursed Morsels Books 
Weirdpunk Books
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Filthy Loot @filthyloot.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
One of US Sept 5th, Iowa City. LET’S WELCOME SPECIAL GUEST: DANIEL KRAUS is a New York Times bestselling writer of novels, TV, and film. His novel Angel Down was the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction winner, a New York Times Top 10 Book of 2025 ,and a national bestseller.
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Cursed Morsels @cursedmorsels.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
See ya at One of Us Horror Book Fair this September in Iowa City! If you come, we'll have copies of our November release, Lonesome and Festering, a full two months early and available for purchase.
Sept 5th 2026 Noon to 4pm Public Space One, Iowa City, Iowa. Authors, Publishers, Music, and More! Midwest Weird Lives Here. Special Guest: Cursed MorselsSept 5th 2026 Noon to 4pm Public Space One, Iowa City, Iowa. Authors, Publishers, Music, and More! Midwest Weird Lives Here. Special Guest: Cursed Morsels

Graphic also shows cover of Gore PoeticsSept 5th 2026 Noon to 4pm Public Space One, Iowa City, Iowa. Authors, Publishers, Music, and More! Midwest Weird Lives Here. Special Guest: Cursed Morsels

Graphic also shows cover of The Writhing, Verdant EndGraphic also shows cover of Under a Malevolent Eye
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HWA Chicagoland Chapter @hwachicagochapter.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Check out this amazing lit fest happening in Iowa City in September!
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HWA Chicagoland Chapter @hwachicagochapter.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
One of the amazing events we put on recently! #horror #writing #books
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HWA Chicagoland Chapter @hwachicagochapter.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
HWA Chicagoland recently sent a few members to do a smashing reading and signing at @barnesandnoble.com Schererville, IN! Look how spooky and fun!
A black chalkboard sign with horror event in bloody letters and saturday july 11th. A drawing of a knife. Under 11-2pm are the names Arthur Avalos, Scott Kenmore, Damian SErbu, Allison Bucccola, Megan Mackie, and Chris Kauzlarich. Under 2-5pm are Anthony Cleveland, RObin Knabel, Grace Daley, Kathleen Palmin front of a huge long bookshelf titled new and noteworthy are a chalkboard sign and five authors in black and beige shirts standing in front of a black table full of books. each author holds one of their books in front of their stomachs.
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HWA Chicagoland Chapter @hwachicagochapter.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
HWA Chicagoland recently sent a few members to do a smashing reading and signing at @barnesandnoble.com Schererville, IN! Look how spooky and fun!
A black chalkboard sign with horror event in bloody letters and saturday july 11th. A drawing of a knife. Under 11-2pm are the names Arthur Avalos, Scott Kenmore, Damian SErbu, Allison Bucccola, Megan Mackie, and Chris Kauzlarich. Under 2-5pm are Anthony Cleveland, RObin Knabel, Grace Daley, Kathleen Palmin front of a huge long bookshelf titled new and noteworthy are a chalkboard sign and five authors in black and beige shirts standing in front of a black table full of books. each author holds one of their books in front of their stomachs.
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HWA Chicagoland Chapter @hwachicagochapter.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Are you a #horror writer in the Chicago area? #writing #WritingCommunity Join the community of HWA Chicago! hwachicago.org
hwachicago.org
Chicago Horror Writers |
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Cyndi Gradel @cyndigradel.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
It’s a good day to read BIPOC stories!
Six book covers
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HWA Chicagoland Chapter @hwachicagochapter.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
What #horror novels are you reading these days?
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HWA Chicagoland Chapter @hwachicagochapter.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
What would you love to see in an HWA chapter newsletter? It will come out monthly 👀
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HWA Chicagoland Chapter @hwachicagochapter.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
What would you love to see in an HWA chapter newsletter? It will come out monthly 👀
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HWA Chicagoland Chapter @hwachicagochapter.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Hey #C2E2 the second panel is happening TODAY at 2:45pm! #horror
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annika boo-ranti klein @noirbettie.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
my brilliant friend @cjsubko.bsky.social is on the sunday panel—if you'll be at C2E2, please go!
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Anthony Cleveland @antcleveland.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Right now S402-B
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HWA Chicagoland Chapter @hwachicagochapter.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Are you a #horror writer or reader going to #C2E2? Get spooky with our panels! Saturday is about getting your stories published, and Sunday is all about how to craft spine-tingling chills. #WritingCommunity #booksky #writing
The background is red with a black silhouette of a woman holding up her hand. The text is white and red. 

C2E2: Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo
Saturday March 28
1215 to 1 pm
Room S402-B
Fear Not! Publishing Your horror story in 2026
Sponsored by the HWA Chicagoland chapter The background is black with a red silhouette of someone with a bag over their head. The text is black and red. 

C2E2: Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo
Sunday March 29
245 to 3:30 pm
Room S402-B
The art of scaring readers
Sponsored by the HWA Chicagoland chapter
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C.J. Subko @cjsubko.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
This is my #C2E2 panel (the second one)!
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Grace Daly @gracedalyauthor.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
I'll be at C2E2 this coming Saturday with the Chicagoland HWA! I'll be on the panel "Fear Not - Publishing Your Horror Story in 2026"
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HWA Chicagoland Chapter @hwachicagochapter.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Are you a #horror writer or reader going to #C2E2? Get spooky with our panels! Saturday is about getting your stories published, and Sunday is all about how to craft spine-tingling chills. #WritingCommunity #booksky #writing
The background is red with a black silhouette of a woman holding up her hand. The text is white and red. 

C2E2: Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo
Saturday March 28
1215 to 1 pm
Room S402-B
Fear Not! Publishing Your horror story in 2026
Sponsored by the HWA Chicagoland chapter The background is black with a red silhouette of someone with a bag over their head. The text is black and red. 

C2E2: Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo
Sunday March 29
245 to 3:30 pm
Room S402-B
The art of scaring readers
Sponsored by the HWA Chicagoland chapter
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HWA Chicagoland Chapter @hwachicagochapter.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
It's midweek madness! What #horror novels and stories are all of you spooky followers reading? (Non-horror allowed too) #booksky
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HWA Chicagoland Chapter @hwachicagochapter.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
We're back with a vengeance! Hey #horror writers! Who's working on #writing something today?
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Anthony Cleveland @antcleveland.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
The vibe I’m bringing to C2E2 for the @hwachicagochapter.bsky.social panel on publishing [ Saturday (3/28) 12-1 Room S402-B ]
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HWA Chicagoland Chapter @hwachicagochapter.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
We're back with a vengeance! Hey #horror writers! Who's working on #writing something today?
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C.J. Subko @cjsubko.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Hey #horror 💙📚 nerds, go follow the @hwachicagochapter.bsky.social! A little bird told me someone awesome is going to be running it soon. 🫡
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HWA Chicagoland Chapter @hwachicagochapter.bsky.social · 29/10/2023
Thanks to Lauren Bolger and Barnes & Noble in Algonquin, Illinois for hosting the @hwachicagochapter.bsky.social! Great readings and panels.
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Clay McLeod Chapman @claymcleod.bsky.social · 31/08/2023
🦀20+ events.🦀17 cities.🦀12 states.🦀2-ish months. 🦀1 book, 1 author, all evil.🦀It's the WHAT KIND OF MOTHER book tour.🦀Coming to a bookstore/library (hopefully) near you.🦀I'll be reading palms and books, signing whichever you'd prefer. 🦀#WhatKindOfMother🦀 @quirkbooks 🦀 #ClayMcLeodChapman 🦀#QuirkBooks
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Shawnna Deresch @shawnnaderesch.bsky.social · 30/08/2023
Can’t wait until it comes out on 10.20.2023. You’ll never eat meat again.
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Christopher Hawkins @christopherhawkins.bsky.social · 25/08/2023
Suburban Monsters just made Reedsy Discovery's list of Best Horror Books! reedsy.com/discovery/be...
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Paula D. Ashe @pauladashe.bsky.social · 21/08/2023
“Let’s find a place for those treasures, those stories that said all you had to say in 1600 words. Those outcasts, those weirdos, those stories that Goldilocks wouldn’t look at twice.”
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HWA Chicagoland Chapter @hwachicagochapter.bsky.social · 20/08/2023
Welcome HWA Chicagoland Chapter fam!
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